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Dr. Christine Shen, MD

Pediatrician

New York, NY

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shen, Pediatrician in New York, NY?

    Dr. Christine Shen, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shen completed her residency at Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Shen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shen’s office at (212) 226-3888.

    Where did Dr. Shen go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Guangzhou Medical University

    What languages does Dr. Shen speak?

    Dr. Shen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shen typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shen diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R058: Other specified cough

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shen typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Christine Shen may include:

    Please contact Dr. Shen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Shen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 226-3888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shen accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Shen in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Americaid

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

    • Molina Healthcare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shen's office located?

    Dr. Christine Shen's Primary Practice

    125 Walker St

    New York, NY 10013

    (212) 226-3888

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    Dr. Christine Shen's Practice 2

    13172 40th Rd

    Flushing, NY 11354

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    Dr. Christine Shen's Practice 3

    13743 45th Ave

    Flushing, NY 11355

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Christine Shen?

    Dr. Shen has appointments available at her New York, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    What is Dr. Shen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942283098.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shen?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shen

    What is Dr. Christine Shen's specialty?

    Dr. Shen is a Pediatrician near New York, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Christine Shen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shen is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Christine Shen accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Shen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Shen offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shen, or call (212) 226-3888 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christine Shen?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shen, or call (212) 226-3888 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Shen's office located?

    Dr. Shen's offices are located in New York, NY and Flushing, NY.